SUMMARY
PFC Harris died
in South Vietnam
on 8/15/1966
during the Vietnam War - Battle for Cu Chi
as a member of HQ-Recon Platoon
.
The soldier's injury type or status was recorded as 'Other Explosive Device'.
Harris
originated from Rockville, Maryland
.
DETAILS
On August 15, 1966, Company A remained at Go Dau Ha providing security. Companies B and C and the Recon Platoon conducted reconnaissance of various areas. At 1150 hours, one APC from the Recon Platoon detonated a mine at XT 371422. Five Bobcats were wounded and evacuated. One died of his injuries later in the day. All units closed the battalion forward base by 1900 hours.
